Coventry Place Established 1987 www.coventryplace-ga.com 2806 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033 (404) 296-0962 OFFICE HOURS Monday Friday 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Weekends 7 a.m. 3 p.m. COVENTRY PLACE CONTACT INFORMATION E-mail- marketing@coventryplace-ga.com Emergency After-Hours # (404) 299-9651 February 2019 Letter From the Office Love is in the air! And so are a few more cold winter days. But things should heat up mid-month with the arrival of Valentine s Day. Don t forget to treat your special someone to an unforgettable day. We would like to take this opportunity to say on behalf of the entire staff: WE LOVE OUR RESIDENTS! Enjoy your Valentine s Day and the remaining days of winter. A Love-ly Laugh Q: What do you call two birds in love? A: Tweethearts. Man s Best Friend Give your furry friend a special treat on National Dog Biscuit Day, Feb. 23. Dog treats have come a long way since the Milk-Bone was introduced in 1908. In stores today are snacks made from organic pumpkin, freshwater trout and fair-trade quinoa, but the original bone-shaped biscuit first sold more than a century ago is still available. Dear Is One How many words can you come up with using the letters in kindhearted?
2 Trivia Whiz City of Love Paris became the capital of France in A.D. 987. Located along the Seine River, it now covers an area of 41 square miles. Here are a few more tidbits about this celebrated seat of romance: The name Paris comes from its early inhabitants, the Celtic Parisii tribe. The city s most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower, was built for the Paris Exposition of 1889. The tree-lined Avenue des Champs- Elysees has been called the most beautiful avenue in the world. It is home to restaurants, boutiques, museums and nightclubs. There are about 1,200 bakeries in Paris, and most sell the popular bread known as a baguette. The oldest bridge in Paris is more than 400 years old. It is called Pont Neuf, which means New Bridge. Activities for Heart Month American Heart Month has been observed every February since 1964, encouraging people to learn more about heart disease and ways to practice heart-healthy habits. These ideas can help you take charge of your health as well as raise awareness in your community. Wear red. Sport some crimson clothing on National Wear Red Day, the first Friday in February, to show your support for Heart Month. Consider wearing a red ribbon all month long to spark conversation about heart health. Know your numbers. Take advantage of blood pressure checks and cholesterol screenings in your community. Record your numbers and work with your doctor to make any needed changes. Get fit with a friend. Exercise is one of the best ways to help your heart, and it s often more fun with another person. Invite a friend to join you for a walk or to try a new exercise class. Give back. Participate in health fundraisers and events, such as a 5K or blood drive. Honoring Black History February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the achievements of African-Americans who helped shape our great nation. These heroes will be the focus of several events this month, so check the calendar and be sure to join us. Wit & Wisdom In celebration of February as Black History Month, the following quotations on love are all from African-Americans. Love is indescribable and unconditional. I could tell you a thousand things that it is not, but not one that it is. Duke Ellington The trick is to love somebody.... If you love one person, you see everybody else differently. James Baldwin Love is a special word, and I use it only when I mean it. You say the word too much and it becomes cheap. Ray Charles Love is like a virus. It can happen to anybody at any time. Maya Angelou
3 Wit & Wisdom Save the Date Feb. 1 Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 7 Feb. 8 Feb. 12 Feb. 14 Feb. 18 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 28 National Wear Red Day Groundhog Day Super Bowl Party The Legends Show Outback Steak House Lincoln s Birthday Valentine s Day Party Presidents Day Poetry Reading Pam Thomas Sings Wine & Cheese Party Popcorn Pick: Groundhog Day An unexplained phenomenon makes every day Feb. 2 to Phil Connors, played by Bill Murray in this 1993 comedy classic. The grouchy and self-centered TV weatherman is sent on assignment to cover the annual Groundhog Day festivities in Punxsutawney, Pa., but after a snowstorm strands him and his crew there, he wakes up to relive every moment of the same day over and over, no matter what he does. Only when he learns to better himself and help others is Connors able to use this wrinkle in time to his advantage. BE SURE TO... 1. Check the bulletin board DAILY for additional activities or cancellations. 2. Listen to announcements. 3. When signing up for a trip to the doctor, put down the time as 30 minutes before your appointment. 4. No plastic, magazines or phone books can be put in the newspaper recycle bins. Do not put newspaper back in the plastic bag. Church Bus Schedule!!!!! Saturday 5pm...St. Thomas More Catholic Church Sunday 10 am... Decatur United Methodist Church You ll find towns named Valentine or Valentines in a few states, including Arizona, Nebraska, Texas and Virginia.
February 2019 DINING ROOM SERVING HOURS Breakfast 7-8:15 a.m. Lunch 12-1 p.m. Dinner 5-5:30 p.m. The Dining Room Closes at 6 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday 3 4 5 1:30 Bingo 3:00 HYMN SING- ALONG FOLLOWED BY CHAPEL SERVICE 6:00 SUPER BOWL PARTY!!!!!! 2:30 Popcorn & Movie 11:00 Jewelry & More With Rosie 2:30 BINGO! Birthday Luncheon It s time to blow out those birthday candles! Join us on Feb. 12th for our monthly Birthday Party! Everyone is invited to bring 3 guests to share in cake, ice cream and a great time with your friends and neighbors. Don t forget to make a wish before you take that deep breath! Happy Birthday 1:30 Bingo 3:00 HYMN SING- ALONG FOLLOWED BY CHAPEL SERVICE 1:30 Bingo 3:00 HYMN SING- ALONG FOLLOWED BY CHAPEL SERVICE 10 17 24 2:30 Arts & Craft 2:30 Popcorn & Movie 11 18 25 12:15 Birthday Luncheon 2:30 BINGO! 1:15 Bible Talk 2:30 BINGO! 12 19 26 2/3 Jim Peagler 2/5 June Mann 2/11 Jessie Lester 2/15 Christine Edward 2/19 Janice Benario 1:30 Bingo 3:00 HYMN SING- ALONG FOLLOWED BY CHAPEL SERVICE 2:30 Adult Coloring 2:30 BINGO!
Calendar of Events Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 National Wear Red Day!!!!!!! 2 10:00 Drinks & Doughnuts 1:30 Walmart Shopping Trip 2:00 Popcorn and a Movie 2:30 Bingo 9:00" Kroger Grocery Run 10:00 Chair Exercise With John Clerici!!!!! 1:30 Publix Grocery Run 6 9:00-2:00 DR. RUNS 2:00 The Legends Show 7 9:00 Podiatrist (See Lisa) 11:15 Lunch Bunch Outback Steak House 8 10:00 Drinks & Doughnuts 2:00 Popcorn and a Movie 9 2:30 Word Game & Refreshments 2:30 Bingo 13 14 15 16 9:00 Kroger Grocery Run 10:00 Chair Exercises W/ John Clerici 1:30 Kroger Grocery Run 2:30 Corn Hole Toss 2:30 Valentine s Day Party!!! 1:30 Shopping Trip L.C. Thrift Store 2:30 Bingo 10:00 Drinks & Doughnuts 2:00 Popcorn and a Movie 9:00 Kroger 20 21 22 23 10:00 Chair Exercises W/ John Clerici 1:30 Publix 2:30 Black History Month Poetry Reading 9:00-2:00 DR. RUNS 2:30 Pam Thomas Sings 1:30 Shopping Trip Dollar Tree 2:30 Bingo 10:00 Drinks & Doughnuts 2:00 Popcorn and a Movie 6:00 COMMUNION WITH TOM HAGOOD 27 28 9:00 Kroger 10:00 Exercise With John Clerici 1:30 Kroger 2:30 Wine & Cheese Party 2:30 Bean Bag Toss
6 Brain Bender What a Doll Amy owns a four-piece set of Russian nesting dolls. Each of the four dolls has her own name Anastasia, Irina, Katya or Natasha. Each is painted a different color blue, purple, red or yellow. Using the following clues, can you place the dolls in order from smallest to largest, and determine the color of each one? When the dolls are nested, Natasha is only touching one other doll, the purple one. Katya is the red doll. The blue doll is larger than Irina, but smaller than Katya. The secondlargest doll is not yellow. (Answer: The smallest doll, Natasha, is yellow. The secondsmallest doll, Irina, is purple. The secondlargest doll, Anastasia, is blue. The largest doll, Katya, is red.) Bingo Party is a Success!!!!! MS. LINDA WINS THE JACKPOT!!!!! Hold Your Cards... We Have a Bingo! That s right, we have bingo every week! Come join the fun. It s a great opportunity to have a good time with your friends and neighbors, and you just might win a prize! Bring your good-luck charms and take a seat next to our other bingo fanatics. We ll see you at the next game!
7 Talk About It Fun and Games Games are a fun way to pass the time indoors. Take turns discussing your favorites with a group of friends and family. Did you play board games or cards when you were growing up? What were some of your favorites? Whom did you play with? What games do you like to play now? Have you learned any new games lately? Classic board games such as checkers, Monopoly and Scrabble never go out of style. What is your favorite classic game? Have you ever played arcade games or video games? Which ones? Talk about your experiences. Do you play any games using a computer, tablet or smartphone? Are you a competitive player who likes to win, or do you enjoy playing games regardless of the outcome?
February 2019 "I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed." Booker T. Washington